[Chris Overs]

How much lubricant does a gearbox hold?
Having injected Morris semi fluid grease into my '39 dollshead gearbox (using a large metal syringe) until it appeared full, I find when I come back from a ride that the grease is oozing from just about all possible places on the case, spraying grease as I ride and leaving large dollops everytime I stop. Hopefully I have just overfilled it and this will abate sometime in the future...or..I have a more serious issue with the box. Can anyone advise?
Also does anyone know of any literature on the Dollshead showing an exploded view, specifically there is a strange rectangular brass projection thingy about one inch behind where the clutch cable attaches to the connecting arm, what is that for???
Chris

[Mike Smith]

Chris,
It sounds as if you have put too much grease in. It should be level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. I usually give a squirt of grease before a long run, you do not need much in there to lubricate. I can supply a photocopy of the relevant pages from the WD manual which also includes several exploded views. If you can send me a photo of the brass "thingy" I will see if I can identify it.

[Chris Overs]

Mike,
Thanks, I too have a suspicion I put in too much oil, I will email you the photo.
Cheers

[Wilfried]

Chris,
Mike is certainly right about the lubricant level below the filler plug hole.
I think it takes about a pint to fill up to that level.
Cheers
Wilfried

[Chris Overs]

Thanks Wilfried